1940 Map of Hume

About this map

Hume serves as the primary hub of this rural landscape along the Missouri-Kansas border, where the Kansas City Southern railroad dictates the local geography. Surveyed just before the mid-century, the map reveals a high density of rural schoolhouses and neighborhood churches, reflecting a decentralized community structure typical of the era. Educational nodes like Brush College Sch, Prairie Union Sch, and the uniquely named Hume Gem are scattered across the terrain, serving family farms located between Duncan Creek and Pryor Creek. To the south, the settlement of Amos sits near the Lawrence Cem, while the landscape is punctuated by landmarks such as Rocky Mound. This survey provides a precise record of the road networks and watercourses, including the Little Osage River, before more modern consolidation changed the rural school system.